Editing Super Mario Bros. 3

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|image=[[File:SMB3 Boxart.PNG|250px]]

|designer=[[Shigeru Miyamoto]]

|released='''[[Famicom]]/[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]:'''<br>{{releasedate|Japan|October 23, 1988|USA|February 9, 1990|Europe|August 29, 1991 <ref>[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/games/smb3 Date info for NES from TMK], retrieved 4-1-2008</ref>}} '''[[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii]]):'''<br>{{releasedate|USA|November 5, 2007|Europe|November 9, 2007|Australia|November 9, 2007|Japan|December 11, 2007|South Korea|May 26, 2008<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/games/smb3-vc Date info for VC from TMK], retrieved 6-30-2008</ref>}}'''Virtual Console ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])''':<br>{{releasedate|Japan|January 1, 2013|USA|Late 2013|Europe|Late 2013|Australia|Late 2013}}'''Virtual Console ([[Wii U]])''':<br>{{releasedate|USA|Late 2013|Europe|Late 2013|Australia|Late 2013}}

|genre=2D Platformer

|ratings={{ratings|acb=g|cero=a|esrb=e|pegi=3}}

|platforms=[[Famicom]]/[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], [[Super Famicom]]/[[Super Nintendo]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Virtual Console]]

|media=3-megabit cartridge

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|input={{input|nes=1|wmsideways=1|classic=1|wiigcn=1|3ds=1|wiiugcn=1}}

'''''Super Mario Bros. 3''''' is a platform adventure game for the [[Famicom]] and [[NES]] and is officially the third installment in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series. It was released in Japan on October 23, [[Games by Date#1988|1988]]; in North America on February 9, [[Games by Date#1990|1990]]; and in Europe on August 29, [[Games by Date#1991|1991]]. It was later released in the US on the Wii's [[Virtual Console]] on November 5, 2007 and 3DS' Virtual Console in January 1, 2013. It was also remade for the [[Games by Date#1993|1993]] [[SNES]] compilation game ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', and for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in [[Games by Date#2003|2003]] as ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the final installment of the ''[[Super Mario Advance (series)|Super Mario Advance]]'' series.

It was also released as a reward that Club Nintendo users could purchase with with their coins for the Wii Virtual Console on June 3, 2013.  

''Super Mario Bros. 3'' has been considered as one of the greatest games of all time. Its complexity and challenging levels made it a huge success. In addition to new power ups, it features new moves, [[items]] and [[enemies]]. It also features special non-level parts of each world, including [[Toad House|Toad Houses]], where items can be obtained, and [[Spade Panel]]s, where lives can be obtained, as well as some secret parts, such as the [[White Toad House]] and the [[Treasure Ship]]. The game introduces six new power-ups, the [[Super Leaf]], the [[Tanooki Suit]], the [[P-Wing]], the [[Frog Suit]], the [[Hammer Suit]], and [[Goomba's Shoe]].

Shortly after the release of the game, a cartoon named ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' was made. The cartoon was based on the game, but with a different plot. In the cartoons, [[Bowser|King Koopa]] and the [[Koopalings]] tried to take over [[Earth|the real world]] as well as the Mushroom Kingdom. The cartoon series is produced by [[DIC Entertainment]] Productions in association with [[Nintendo]].

Bowser has returned to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and now with the help of the seven Koopalings, he tries to conquer it again. He sends his Koopalings ([[Larry Koopa|Larry]], [[Roy Koopa|Roy]], [[Lemmy Koopa|Lemmy]], [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]], [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy]], [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]], and [[Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig]]) into seven parts of the [[Mushroom World]] to steal the Mushroom Kings' [[Magic Sceptre|magic wands]], and with the wands, they transform the Kings into various creatures. [[Princess Peach|Princess Peach]] sends [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] to go and stop the Koopalings, and turn the kings back into their normal form. At the end of each world, Mario and Luigi fight one of the Koopalings, and after the match is over, retrieve the wand from the Koopaling to turn the king back to normal. While the brothers are out in their adventure, Bowser kidnaps Princess Peach and takes her to [[Bowser's Castle|his lair]] in [[Bowser's Castle (Super Mario Bros. 3)|Dark Land]]. The brothers go to Dark Land and fight Bowser. After defeating Bowser, they save Princess Peach and they all return to the Mushroom Kingdom.

[[File:MushroomWorld_SMA4.gif|thumb|left|The map of the Mushroom World.]]

===World 1: [[Grass Land]] ([[Larry Koopa]])===

[[File:Grass Land scene SMB3.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Raccoon Mario]] in '''Grass Land'''.]]

Grass Land is the first world of the game that was attacked by [[Larry Koopa]], who stole the wand of the Grass Land King and turned him into a dog (or a [[Cobrat]] from ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' in the remake). The landscape itself is mainly composed of plains, surrounded by hills and even some cliffs in the south. A fortress can be found in the middle of Grass Land, and the king's palace lies to the southeast, surrounded by a circular moat. The enemies Mario encounters here are regular ones, like [[Goomba]]s, [[Koopa Troopa]]s and [[Piranha Plant]]s. The world features a [[Spade Panel]], two Toad Houses and six levels, of which four have to be cleared to reach the king's palace.

Desert Hill (also known as Desert Land) is the second world of the game. It is a region within a vast desert, filled with sand, palm trees and some pyramids. A fortress is located in the west part of the desert, and a quicksand field can also be found, as well as a great pyramid that the player needs to traverse in order to reach the kings palace. The king was attacked by Morton Koopa Jr., who turned him into a spider (or a [[Hoopster]] from ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' in the remake). The world features two Spade Panels and three Toad Houses, of which one lies in a secret area behind a rock that needs to be crushed by a [[Hammer]].The boulder also hides two [[Fire Bros.]] which stole the last [[Warp Whistle]]. Four of the five levels need to be cleared to get to the great pyramid and the palace. Desert Hill houses many desert-related creatures like [[Fire Snake]]s and the extremely rare [[Angry Sun]].

===World 3: [[Sea Side|Ocean Side]] ([[Wendy O. Koopa]])===

[[File:Sea Side.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Frog Mario]] and some creatures of '''Ocean Side'''.]]

Also referred to as Water Land or Sea Side, Ocean Side is a water-themed region that was raided by Wendy O. Koopa. While some levels take place on solid ground, most of the levels and even one of the worlds two fortresses involve water in a certain way. At the northern part of the world map, Mario will encounter drawbridges that open and close in a set pattern. The world's palace is located far to the east on a small remote island that is only accessible through a [[Warp Pipe]]. The king of Ocean Side was turned into a [[Spike (enemy)|Spike]] (or a [[Dino-Rhino]] from ''Super Mario World'' in the remake) during Wendy's attack. A boat can be unlocked by using a Hammer on a rock in the south. Through it, the player can reach some bonus Spade Panels and Toad Houses. Ocean Side contains nine levels in total, of which one can be skipped if a certain drawbridge is closed, and houses several water creatures like [[Blooper]]s, [[Cheep Cheep]]s, and [[Big Bertha]]s. The world also introduces a very rare Boo known as a Stretch.

===World 4: [[Big Island]] ([[Iggy Koopa]])===

[[File:Big_Island.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Mario encountering Gargantua Koopas in '''Big Island'''.]]

This world, which is also known as Giant Land, is mainly composed of an island in the vague shape of a Koopa. It is a relatively green island with plants growing on it that resemble Fire Flowers. The castle at the west coast of the island was attacked by Iggy Koopa who transformed the Big Island King into an orange dinosaur (or [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] in the remake). The world has two fortresses, one on the east side and one on a small island in a lake in the world's center. The most prominent feature of Big Island, which gives this world its name, is the fact that many enlarged versions of regular enemies, blocks, and environmental features can be found here. The world features four Toad Houses, two Spade Panels and six levels, of which five need to be cleared to reach the king's palace.

The Sky (a.k.a. Sky Land) is the world that has been conquered by Roy Koopa, who has turned its king into a condor ([[Albatoss]] in the remake). It is divided into two parts: a ground part and a sky part. The player begins on the ground. The most notable feature of this area is the possibility to gain the [[Kuribo's Shoe]], an item that can be obtained in level 5-3. After clearing the levels on the ground, the player can reach a spiraling tower that reaches up to the sky. The main part of the level is located here, and there are also some creatures exclusively to this realm, namely the [[Para-Beetle]]. After clearing the tower that serves as a link between the two areas, the player can go back to the ground, but they will have to clear the tower again on their way up. If Roy Koopa isn't defeated at the first try, his Airship will be able to move freely between sky and ground. There are nine levels in total, three Spade Panels, three Toad Houses and two Fortresses. The palace is on the southwest part of the sky part.

[[File:Iced_Land.jpg|thumb|left|200px|[[Tanooki Mario]] in '''Iced Land'''.]]

Sometimes simply called Ice Land, Iced Land is an area covered in snow and ice. The palace of Iced Land was attacked by Lemmy Koopa - who has turned its king into a fur seal ([[Monty Mole]] in the remake) and Mario has to venture there and reclaim the magic wand just like in the previous worlds. Before he can reach the palace however, the player has to navigate Mario through the levels of Iced Land. These levels feature frozen ground which makes movement more difficult, as Mario has poor footing on them and is likely to slip off into a bottomless pit. In some levels, the player can find ice blocks that contain coins or enemies. These blocks can only be melted with one of Fire Mario's fireballs. There are ten levels in total, three Spade Panels, two Toad Houses, and three Fortresses. The Palace is far to the east near the sea.

===World 7: [[Pipe Maze]] ([[Ludwig von Koopa]])===

[[File:Pipe Land scene SMB3.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Hammer Mario]] in '''Pipe Maze'''.]]

Also known as Pipe Land, Pipe Maze is a series of small islands in a network of confusing pipes. The fourth stage is an underwater level with spiked Cheep Cheeps, some Big Berthas and three [[Blooper Nannies]]. Prince Ludwig von Koopa attacked the Pipe Maze king and turned him into a goldenrod [[Venus Fire Trap]] ([[Yoshi]] in the remakes.) The country itself consists of nine levels, three Spade Panels, two Fortresses, two [[Nipper Plant]] Levels and three Toad Houses. The palace is located in southeastern Pipe Maze by the sea. If not defeated, Ludwig's airship will fly from one island to another since the anchor is required to stop it.

===World 8: [[Bowser's Castle (Super Mario Bros. 3)|Castle of Koopa]] ([[Bowser]])===

[[File:Dark Land.jpg|thumb|left|200px|[[Bowser]] approaches [[Raccoon Mario]] in one of his tanks.]]

This eighth and final world (also called Dark Land or "Bowser's Castle") is ruled by King Bowser. The levels in this world are primarily tank brigades and airships. There are also [[Hand Trap]]s found in the second area of the world, which unexpectedly grab Mario or Luigi and take them to a short obstacle course which has a chest containing a [[Super Leaf]] at the end. The third area has two normal levels and a Fortress, and the final level has the last tank level and [[Bowser's Castle]], where Mario or Luigi must finally battle Bowser.

===World 9: [[Warp Zone]]===  

[[File:World 9.PNG|thumb|right|The Warp Zone.]]

World 9 is only accessible by a [[Warp Whistle]]. In it, the player can choose to go to any other world in the game. The selection of worlds the player can choose from changes depending on the world they used the Warp Whistle in. If the player uses another Warp Whistle in the Warp Zone, it will take them to the pipe leading to World 8.

===[[World-e]]===

[[File:World-e_SMA4.gif|thumb|left|The map of World-e.]]

World-e is an [[e-Reader]]-based world that is only exclusive to ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. It can be reached right at the very beginning of the game. Players can use two Game Boy Advance, one with the game and the other with the e-Reader in order to scan level cards, demo cards, and power-up cards.

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==Gameplay==

===Controls===

====While in a level====

*{{button|nes|Pad}}: Move

*{{button|nes|A}}/{{button|gba|A}}: Jump

*{{button|nes|B}}/{{button|gba|B}}: Dash/interact

*{{button|nes|start}}/{{button|gba|start}}: Pause

====On the [[Map|world map]]====

*{{button|nes|Pad}}: Move Mario Around the map.

*{{button|nes|A}}/{{button|gba|A}}: Select level/item

*{{button|nes|B}}/{{button|gba|B}}: Open the item menu

===Transformations===

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|[[Small Mario]]  

![[File:SMB3 Smallmario.svg]]

|Mario's weakest form used when a new game begins. If Mario touches an enemy while in this form, he loses a life.

|[[Super Mario]]

![[File:Super Mario SMB3.PNG]]

|The form Mario turns into after obtaining a [[Super Mushroom]] in small form. Mario gains the ability to break [[Brick Block]]s in this state. If Mario touches an enemy while in this form, he shrinks back to his small form.

|[[Fire Mario]]

![[File:Fire Mario SMB3.PNG]]

|After utilizing a [[Fire Flower]], Mario will turn into Fire Mario, giving him the ability to defeat enemies by shooting [[fireball]]s at them.

|[[Raccoon Mario]]

![[File:Raccoon Mario SMB3.PNG]]

|After using the [[Super Leaf]], Mario will transform into Raccoon Mario. In this state, Mario can spin his tail to attack most enemies, and he can also fly for a short period of time after gaining enough speed.

|[[Tanooki Mario]]

![[File:Tanooki Mario SMB3.PNG]]

|After obtaining the [[Tanooki Suit]], Mario transforms into Tanooki Mario. Along with the abilities to fly and attack with his tail, Mario can turn into a statue to confuse his enemies for a short period of time.

|The [[P-Wing]] looks and behaves similarly to the Raccoon Suit, but includes a large "P" on Mario's chest and allows for indefinite flight. After a level is cleared with this form, Mario will transform back into Raccoon Mario.

|[[Frog Mario]]

![[File:Frog Mario SMB3.PNG]]

|Mario will turn into Frog Mario after retrieving the [[Frog Suit]]. The Frog Suit allows Mario to swim much easier, but impedes his movement on land drastically.

|[[Hammer Mario]]

![[File:Hammer Mario SMB3.PNG]]

|Upon obtaining the [[Hammer Suit]], Mario will turn into Hammer Mario. In this state, Mario can defeat enemies by throwing hammers, and can shield himself from fireballs by using his shell, but cannot slide down hills.

|[[Invincible Mario]]

![[File:RainbowMario.gif|16px]]

|After getting a [[Starman]], Mario will become invincible, and cannot be harmed by any enemies or obstacles. Along with the bonus of invincibility, Mario can also defeat most enemies without jumping on or throwing projectiles at them. This will only last for a short period of time, and Mario will still lose a life if he falls into an abyss or in a pool of lava.

|[[Goomba's Shoe|Shoe Mario]]

![[File:Kuribo Mario SMB3.PNG]]

|Only obtainable in World 5-3 of the game, the [[Goomba's Shoe]] allows Mario to safely hop across dangerous objects and jump on spiky enemies, such as [[Piranha Plants]] and [[Spiny|Spinies]]. It is obtained from attacking a [[Goomba]] hopping in the shoe from below. It is only found in this game and its remakes.

===Bosses===

*[[Boom Boom]]

*[[Bowser]]

*[[Koopalings]]

**[[Larry Koopa]]

**[[Morton Koopa Jr.]]

**[[Wendy O. Koopa]]

**[[Iggy Koopa]]

**[[Roy Koopa]]

**[[Lemmy Koopa]]

**[[Ludwig von Koopa]]

==2-Player==

In two-player mode, player one is [[Mario]], and player two is [[Luigi]]. After one brother completes a level/loses a life, the other brother plays. Also, if one brother picks a level that the other brother completed, they enter versus mode in their small forms.